NET, IAS, State-SET (KSET, WBSET, MPSET, etc.), GATE, CUET, Olympiads etc. Practice Questions for Geography Part 26

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Q. The Indian drainage system is the outcome of which of the following factors?

1. Geological time period

2. Nature and stauncher of rocks

3. Chemical property of water

4. Gradient

5. Amount and periodicity of water flow

6. Topography

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

(A) 1,2, 3,4 and 5 only

(b) 1,2, 4,5 and 6 only

(c) 2,3, 4,5 and 6 only

(d) 1, 2,3, 4,5 and 6

Answer: C

Q. Which of the following is used to describe an extra- tropical storm in India?

(a) Western Disturbances

(B) nor Western

(c) Mango Showers

(d) Retreating Monsoon

Answer: D

Q.In India in which of the following is hunting of animates permitted?

(a) Wildlife Sanctuary

(b) Closed area

(c) Game reserve

(d) National parks

Answer: C

Q. Which of the following is responsible for the burst of monsoon in India?

(a) Setting up of Easterly jet stream along 15N

(b) Northward shift in the position of ITCZ to the foothills of the Himalayas

(c) Setting up of Weatherly Jet Stream over north Indian plain

(d) Incoming tropical depressions determined by position of ITCZ

Answer: C

Q. With reference to foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) , consider the following statements:

1. It is an act passed by Indian parliament to target Indians with foreign accounts.

2. It is an obligatory Inter Governmental Agreement.

Which of the statements given above is⟋are correct?

(a) 1 only

(B) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: A

Q. With reference to the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) , consider the following statements:

1. It was established by the United Nations convention on the Law of the Sea.

2. It is open only to States and international organisation which are parties to the Convention.

3. It regulates all mineral- related activities in the international seabed area beyond the limits of national jurisdiction.

Which of the statements given above is⟋are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 1 and 2 only

(c) 2 and 3only

(d) 1,2 and 3

Answer: C

Q. Chemical fertilizers are harmful for the soil mainly because

(a) They increase the salinity of the soil

(b) They reduce the nitrogen content of the soil

(c) They harden the soil and reduce its fertility in the long run

(d) They loosen the soil, thus increasing the scope of erosion

Answer: B

Q. With reference to the states of Mizoram, consider the following statements:

1. It is known as the land of rolling hills.

2. It is also known as a molasses basin.

Which of the above statements is⟋are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: A